Agave spp.

Agave can be a great texture contrast piece, or a crucial addition to a desert landscape.

Water Requirements: Upon planting, water every 4 days for about a month. Then ease off slowly. Once established, Agave is highly drought tolerant.

Soil: Sandy, rocky soil that drains well.

Growth Rate: Slow

Temperature: High heat tolerance, prefers low humidity.

Pruning: Not needed

Toxicity: Has toxic juices that can be harmful to people or pets.

Features: Wide, hardy leaves!